Bangladesh US relations

America at 250 and Bangladesh’s strategic moment

250 years after the Declaration of Independence, America remains the world’s most influential military power, one of its largest economies, and the principal architect of much of the international order that emerged after the Second World War.
5 July 2026

How Asia negotiated with Washington while Bangladesh lost out

Bangladesh’s interim government sacrificed long-term economic sovereignty for asymmetric, fragile US tariff concessions.
10 May 2026

Land Forces Talks: Bangladesh, US agree to boost army-to-army cooperation

Both sides emphasise expanded joint exercises, technological capability
28 January 2026
15 January 2026

US election: What is at stake for Bangladesh’s exports

As millions of Americans head to the polls on November 5 to vote for either Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris or her Republican rival Donald Trump, apparel business communities in Bangladesh, more than 13,119 kilometres away from Washington, will be watching the results of the presidential election closely.
2 November 2024

Eager to work with Prof Yunus-led interim government: US

The United States has trashed the speculation on US involvement in the recent student-led anti-government protests in Bangladesh
10 September 2024

Bangladesh, US to hold defence dialogue on Aug 23, 24 in Dhaka

The US and Bangladesh will hold a defence dialogue on August 23-24 in Dhaka as the two countries seek to strengthen security cooperation in the changed geopolitical landscape
22 August 2023

‘50 Years of Friendship’: EMK Center celebrates Bangladesh-US relationship

In order to commemorate the 50 years of friendship between Bangladesh and the US, EMK Center recently organised a print exhibition—showcasing the artworks of Bangladeshi and American artists—appropriately named “50 Years of Friendship”.
16 November 2022